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The app changing the dating scene for India's disabled people
The BBC's Ayeshea Perera meets the makers of an app seeking to improve opportunities to socialise.
Vietnam-Japan Relations in the Spotlight with Defense Dialogue
A closer look at what a recent interaction meant for the broader bilateral relationship.
Bangladesh drug war death toll hits 200: Rights group
Bangladesh launched the crackdown to smash the surging trade in 'yaba', a cheap methamphetamine and caffeine pill, which authorities say ha
Free bus rides driving safer births for Nepali women
The programme has helped more than two million Nepali women access medical services in the impoverished country where dying in childbirth r
Bridging India-China Strategic Distrust in the Indo-Pacific
The recent maritime affairs dialogue is a format that India and China can build on to bridge the gap between them.
Japan Flood Recovery Efforts Hampered by Heat Wave
While dealing with the aftermath of Japan’s worst flood disaster, residents are now suffering from potentially deadly heat.
Indian Army to Test Fire US-Made Ultralight Howitzer This Month
The Indian Army will resume firing tests of four M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers this month.
Pre-registration for ICC Cricket World Cup Public Ballot 2019 opens
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Public Ballot will open at 1000 (BST) on August 1, when ticket applications will be open to all members of t
Japan, EU sign FTA amid worries about Trumps trade war
Japan and the European Union signed a wide-ranging free trade deal on Tuesday that both sides hope will act as a counterweight to the prote
Japans Hino Motors adds AI to hybrid trucks as rivals go all-electric
Toyota Motor Corps truck-making arm is adding artificial intelligence to large diesel-electric hybrids to improve fuel efficiency, at a tim
62 militants killed in Afghan airstrikes
At least 62 militants were killed in airstrikes in Afghanistans Kandahar province, a military official said on Tuesday.
PML-N considers launching Maryam Nawazs son
The embattled Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is considering launching Maryam Nawazs son Junaid Safdar for its election campaign, the
PML-N candidate narrowly escapes bid on life
Close on the heels of a spate of attacks on politicians, a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former federal minister Sh
Will China Develop VSTOL Fighters for Its Amphibious Assault Ships?
A PLAN VSTOL? It's not as crazy as you might think.
Taiwan Stands Up 1st Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter Brigade
The new Apache helicopter gunships will “play a pivotal role in boosting Taiwan’s combat capabilities and its defensive needs,” accor
Reckoning With Human Rights Violations in Thailand’s Extraterritorial Inves..
As Thailand's investments across ASEAN increase, the country must commit to human rights due diligence that has been lacking.
Could Crusading Populist Imran Khan Bring About Reform in Pakistan?
Khan has managed to effectively rally against the established political order, but could he deliver on his promises?
15 Afghan Taliban killed in attack by suspected IS rivals: Officials
Another five Taliban were wounded in the attack on a house in Sayad district in Sari Pul province, the provincial police chief Abdul Qayum
What’s Next for Malaysia-Philippines Relations Under Mahathir?
A closer look at the future prospects of ties under the new Malaysian government.
China’s Planned Nuclear Icebreaker
The commissioning of the country’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker is poised to bridge a wide range of national ambitions.
Trust and Leadership: The Art of the US-India Nuclear Deal
Learning the lessons of 13 years ago.
United States, Australia, Japan Achieve War Games First at RIMPAC on Kauai
Australia, the United States, and Japan focus on improving interoperability with sinking exercise.
Tun Mustapha: Malaysia’s Conservation Experiment
One marine park in Malaysia is trying to find a collaborative solution to Southeast Asia’s environmental woes.
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan files second counter-memorial in ICJ
Islamabad, in its counter-memorial, states that Jadhav is not an ordinary person and does not fall under the purview of the Vienna Conventi
Crickets leaders engage with Dublin based companies through ICC Global Leader..
The ICCs investment in developing game changing leaders across the world continued at the conclusion of the ICC Annual Conference, with the
Will Japan’s Aegis Ashore Radar Choice Elicit China’s Wrath?
Japan's choice of a radar to go with its Aegis Ashore battery will be closely scrutinized in China.
Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam to remain in jail until elections as court adjo..
Elections are scheduled to be held on July 25 and 68-year-old Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party was banking on his early
Pak judge who had convicted Sharif, recuses from hearing 2 other graft cases
The move came on the heels of filing of separate appeals by Sharif, 68, his daughter Maryam, 44, and son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar
Mother Teresa India homes in 'baby trade' probe
India's government has ordered an investigation amid allegations that the charity is selling babies.
Official: 54 released form Taliban prison in Afghanistan
Judge who convicted Sharif recuses from hearing two other NAB cases
An anti-corruption court judge who sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in jail in the Avenfield corruption case, has r
Nawaz Sharif living in 'abysmal conditions', brother Shehbaz writes to Punjab..
The letter was written by Shehbaz to caretaker chief minister of Punjab Hasan Askari Rizvi.
US general says remarks on Afghan peace talks 'mischaracterised'
In a statement, it referred to reports on Monday in which Nicholson reiterated comments by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the possibilit
The search for India's first Olympic medallist
Gilbert Norman Pritchard, an Indian-born athlete, won two medals at the Summer Olympics in 1900.
Nearly 600 women raped in last six months in Bangladesh
Apart from this, around 2,063 women and children fell victim to different types of violence which include rape, eve-teasing, physical tortu
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan to file counter-memorial today
The 400-page reply will be submitted by Foreign Office Director India Dr Fareha Bugti, who has arrived at The Hague for the purpose, Geo TV
In parched Afghanistan, drought sharpens water dispute with Iran
Severe drought across much of Afghanistan is spurring plans to build new dams to help farmers such as Dawoodzai.
Maldives leaders may face EU travel ban soon
The first international sanctions hit Maldives on Monday, with the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union announcing they would take
Chinas home prices rise 1 pct in June, highest since Oct 2016
Chinas new home prices rose 1 percent in June from a month earlier, up from an increase of 0.7 percent in the previous month, Reuters calcu
The perilous search for 'Himalayan viagra'
More valuable than gold, Yarsagumba fungus is only found in the Himalayas above 3,000 metres.
Sikh, Hindu victims of Afghan attack honoured in Washington
Condemning the terrorist attack on Sikhs and Hindus that killed 18, US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has called for confronting hatred with l
2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Identific..
South Korea and Japan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Russian bombers approaching the air spaces of both countries.
EU warns Maldives of sanctions
The Maldives has been in turmoil since strongman President Abdulla Yameen jailed or exiled all his main opponents in recent months.
How Japan’s Security Reformers Undermine Their Own Cause
The Japanese public is not against security reform, per se -- but is against the illiberal agenda of many would-be reforms.
US and North Korea Begin Discussion on Returning Remains of US Soldiers
After a missed meeting, North Korean and U.S. representatives met to discuss the return of the remains of U.S. soldiers.
Sharif challenges his 10-year jail term (Lead)
Pakistans former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who was given a 10-year jail term this month in a corruption case, challenged his conviction
Sri Lanka captain, coach and manager suspended for four ODIs along with two T..
The independent Judicial Commissioner Michael Beloff QC on Monday handed Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe a
US ready for direct talks with Afghan Taliban, general says
Nicholson, who leads the NATO-led Resolute Support mission, said the United States recognized it had a key role to play.
Pakistan: 16 killed, 8 injured in truck-bus collision
The long-haul truck slammed into the back of the bus, which was stopped on the side of the highway with a flat tyre near the southern city
Israel-China Relations: Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment
Insights from Alex Pevzner.